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New Houdini sizing and design is way off: need a long, lean, light windshirt

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— BPL Member
PostedMay 24, 2013 at 11:18 am

Hi all,

I wore a Houdini jacket for 6 years as my second skin from the beach to the Alaska Range. I just ordered a new one, and it's much shorter for the same size. I'm 6'1", 190 lbs and had to size up to an XL, which is a flappy tent in the chest and still not that long in the arms. As a bonus, the new 'portly' cut is too voluminous to fit into the stuff pocket, which has been conveniently placed under the shoulder strap area to prevent access. What a mess.

Anyway, could someone recommend something similar that's cut longer and leaner? I know that the Wild Things windshirt is longer in the arms, but at double the weight, it's not quite what I was looking for. Or alternately, convince me it's a Houdini-killer.

Thanks for the help!

Ito Jakuchu BPL Member
PostedMay 24, 2013 at 5:16 pm

Montbell Tachyon windshirt – one of the lightest (mine is 69gr/2.4oz in L) and has performed great for me from summer to winter, on anything from local river walks to Japanese Alpine treks.
Even though the material is superlight/thin, I've used that thing every week with a pack on for one an a half year and still going strong.

— BPL Member
PostedMay 24, 2013 at 6:31 pm

Thanks, all. Anyone in the market for a brand new Houdini? It's Paintbrush Red, XL.

Ryan Smith BPL Member
PostedMay 24, 2013 at 8:51 pm

+1 on the Tachyon. Montbell usually runs long & lean. I'm 6'4" and with an XL the torso is just right with the sleeves actually being a little bit too long. For reference, the older model Houdini fits me perfectly.

Ryan

Ito Jakuchu BPL Member
PostedMay 25, 2013 at 12:39 am

Good point on the fit. Just as an extra point of reference, I'm 184 and 72Kg (6.1 and 158),broad shoulders, and have a Large (or Japanese XL). Sleeves and shoulders are a good fit and I have space to fit a tighter, thinner fleece under it.

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